1886-description
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Euclea obliqua
Euclea obliqua is a species of slug moth in the family Limacodidae, described by Henry Edwards in 1886. Like other members of this family, its larvae possess venomous spines that can deliver painful stings to humans. The species is part of a genus containing several spiny, slug-like caterpillars that feed on oak and other hardwood foliage.
Exoprosopa parda
Exoprosopa parda is a species of bee fly in the family Bombyliidae, first described by Osten Sacken in 1886. Bee flies in this genus are parasitoids, with larvae typically developing in the nests of solitary bees or wasps. The species is poorly documented in published literature, with only 19 observations recorded on iNaturalist.
Gymnocheta ruficornis
Gymnocheta ruficornis is a species of tachinid fly (Diptera: Tachinidae) described by Williston in 1886. The species epithet 'ruficornis' refers to reddish antennae. It belongs to the tribe Ernestiini within the subfamily Tachininae. Records indicate presence in North America, though specific ecological details remain poorly documented.
Torymus californicus
Torymus californicus is a species of chalcid wasp in the family Torymidae, first described by Ashmead in 1886. The species is recorded from the United States. Torymidae are primarily parasitoids associated with gall-forming insects and other hosts. Specific biological details for this species remain poorly documented in available literature.